MANCHESTER — Southern Vermont Ballet will present its 5th annual production of “The Nutcracker” this weekend at the Southern Vermont Arts Center.
Featuring over 50 local children and teens, this family-friendly, abridged adaptation of the classic Tchaikovsky ballet has become a cherished tradition, offering audiences of all ages an enchanting start to the holiday season.
Performances will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 14 at 1 p.m. Concessions and ballet merchandise will be available for purchase with cash or check at the theater. Tickets are available at southernvermontballet.com.
Founded in 2021 by Vermont native Hayley Appelman, Southern Vermont Ballet began with just 30 students. In only four years, the studio has grown to more than 200 dancers, becoming a vibrant, supportive after-school home where young dancers can explore the art of ballet in a joyful and nurturing environment. The studio offers more than 25 classes per week, serving dancers from age 1.5 through adult, with instruction in ballet, jazz, pointe, modern, and lyrical.
Appelman began her own ballet training in Brattleboro and is a graduate of Burr and Burton Academy. During high school at BBA, Appelman commuted to Brattleboro six days a week to pursue her passion studying ballet. She went on to earn her BFA in Dance from SUNY Purchase College and enjoyed a performance career in New York City before teaching for over a decade at Cobble Hill Ballet in Brooklyn.
Registration for the Winter/Spring 2026 semester opens January 12 and runs through May. For class information, enrollment, or general inquiries, visit southernvermontballet.com or email [email protected].
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